The following overlay zones are established for application with base zone:

   A.   SG, Strategic Growth overlay zone, Chapter 10-20A. (Ord. 2023-02, 3-14-2023)

   A.   Nomenclature: An Overlay Zoning classification is appended to a base zoning district so that the lands are classified as Base Zoning District-Overlay District. As an example, property in the Residential Multifamily (R-5) may be designated with Strategic Growth Overlay to form a zone titled (R5-SG). (Ord. 2023-02, 3-14-2023)

To provide for areas in strategic locations where neighborhoods of varying degrees of density may be established, maintained, and protected. The regulations of this zone are designed to promote an intensively developed residential environment suitable primarily for adult living providing for more units per acre while maintaining the integrity of South Weber City’s character. (Ord. 2023-02, 3-14-2023)

   A.   Combination With Residential Zone R5: The Strategic Growth Zone shall be approved only as specified in this Article. The Strategic Growth Zone shall be used in combination with the R5 Zone designated herein and provisions of the Strategic Growth Overlay Zone shall become supplementary to the provisions of the R5 Zone. The SG Zone shall not be applied to a land area as an independent zone. Property to which the SG Zone has been applied shall be developed only in conformance with an approved final development plan.

   B.   Designation On Official Zoning Map: The Strategic Growth Zone designation (SG) shall become a suffix to the R5 Zone with which it is combined and shall be shown on the Official Zoning Map in parenthesis as "R5 (SG)".

   C.   Minimum Acreage: The minimum land area for a Strategic Growth Zone shall be five (5) acres. (Ord. 2023-02, 3-14-2023)

A Strategic Growth Zone established under the provisions of this Article shall conform to the following standards:

   A.   Density Bonus: Residential density within a planned development may exceed that permitted by the R5 Zone up to a maximum of sixty percent (60%), at the discretion of the Planning Commission and subject to concurrence of the City Council. The Planning Commission must find, however, that any increase in density will be compensated by increased amenity and improved design which, in its opinion, are proportional to the density increase which it authorizes.

   B.   Building Locations: With the following exceptions, dwellings and permitted structures may be located as approved in the final development plans. Locations and arrangements of buildings on the lot should be accomplished in a manner that will best utilize the lot area and create an attractive living environment. The following exceptions shall be considered as minimum requirements as they apply:

      1.   Garages with entrances facing directly on the street, whether in a front or side yard, shall be set back at least twenty-five feet (25') from the property line or right-of-way.

      2.   Setbacks shall be maintained along the peripheral property lines of the planned development which shall be equal to that required by the zone on the property immediately adjacent thereto.

      3.   In those instances where a proposed planned development will front upon one or more existing streets, the setback from the street shall be equal to that required by the most restrictive zone on property immediately adjacent along the same street frontage.

   C.   Open Space: Not less than ten percent (10%) of the gross area of the planned development shall be retained in permanent open space, parks, and playgrounds for the use of the occupants of the planned developments. Land proposed to be devoted to vehicular streets or roads, parking, driveways, required setbacks and slopes greater than twenty five percent (25%) shall not be included in computations of open space, park, or playground area.

   D.   Utilities: All dwelling units shall be served by public sewer and a public water supply. All utilities within the planned development shall be placed underground, including telephone, electrical and television cables. Dwelling units under separate ownership shall have separate utility metering.

   E.   Maximum Height: The maximum height of buildings within a planned development shall be the same as the permitted by the R5 Zone.

   F.   Design Standards: Architectural site plan review shall be as outlined in South Weber City Code 10-12-3. Finishes of the exterior of the buildings will be subject to the following conditions:

      1.   Exterior Finishes. All structures shall use durable materials on exterior finishes, including brick, stone, Hardie board, architectural metal, or engineered wood on all facades. Aluminum or vinyl siding shall not be used as an exterior finish. Use of stucco shall be limited to no more than 35% of the total surface.

      2.   Architectural Variation. Structures shall provide variable articulation in their design. Articulation shall be required on each side of the structures.

      3.   Garage Dimensions. Individual garages shall be constructed to reasonably accommodate two standard vehicles, measured no less than 22 feet in width and length.

      4.   Roof Style. Roof design shall not include the use of flat roofs. (Ord. 2023-02, 3-14-2023)